Lolland Map

Lolland is the fourth largest island in Denmark and is located in the Baltic Sea. It lies to the west of Falster. The islands of Falster, Lolland and Mon together with the nearby small islands are known as the South Sea Islands.

The largest town of Lolland is Nakskov. Other significant towns are Maribo, Rodby and Sakskøbing. The governments of Denmark and Germany are planning to connect Lolland with the German island of Fehmarn, by the Fehmarn Belt Bridge. The largest peak of the isle is 25 meters high and served as an important communication highway for the Germans during Second World War.

Lolland is still an area which has a small amount of industries. The largest industrial undertakings are concentrated around Nakskov. The dominating industry of the region is that of sugar with refineries at Nakskov and Sakskøbing. The fishing industry has declined to a great extent in this area.

The E47, shortest link between Germany and Copenhagen passes through Lolland. Two bridges on top of the Guldborg Sound lead from Lolland to Falster. The southern tip of the island can be reached by a ferry plying between Puttgarden in Germany and Rodbyhavn. Another ferry service from Tars, close to Nakskov, links Lolland with Langeland and Funen.